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Crocodiles Lived with the Dinosaurs!
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2016
354 kr
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It’s incredible to think that crocodiles were contemporaries of the dinosaurs. Not all crocs looked like the creatures we know today, though. Some were real monsters—such as Machimosaurus rex. It was 30 feet (10 m) long! Reptile lovers and dinosaur enthusiasts will love the details and images found in this high-interest book. They’ll also review important science concepts, such as adaptation and extinction, and relish sharing the fascinating facts they absorb with their friends!
Earthquake-Proof Buildings
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2016
413 kr
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There’s no telling when an earthquake can strike, which is why engineers building in earthquake-prone places need to be careful. Earthquake-proofing buildings takes cutting-edge science and lots of testing, but these amazing creations help keep people safe and prevent further chaos in the event of disaster. Full-color photographs that chronicle the construction of simple bunker-like rooms as well as more complex buildings yet to be tested by major geological events will mesmerize readers. They’ll also get a look at how high-rises are built to combat the shaking and swaying that comes with these natural disasters.
Great Lakes Shipwrecks
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2016
413 kr
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The Great Lakes are the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth and have always been important channels of shipping and trade. Though they are lakes, their waters have proven to be as challenging as the oceans. That’s why there are more than 6,000 shipwrecks in the Great Lakes! This captivating book relates the stories of some of these wrecks, including the Edmund Fitzgerald, Argo, and Lady Elgin, their survivors, and the not-so-lucky. It also explains how wrecks are found and what happens after their discovery. Amazing photographs and sidebar information will provoke readers’ imaginations about these undersea artifacts.
Los naufragios de los Grandes Lagos (Great Lakes Shipwrecks)
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Spanska, 2016
413 kr
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The Great Lakes are the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth and have always been important channels of shipping and trade. Though they are lakes, their waters have proven to be as challenging as the oceans. That’s why there are more than 6,000 shipwrecks in the Great Lakes! This captivating book relates the stories of some of these wrecks, including the Edmund Fitzgerald, Argo, and Lady Elgin, their survivors, and the not-so-lucky. It also explains how wrecks are found and what happens after their discovery. Amazing photographs and sidebar information will provoke readers’ imaginations about these undersea artifacts.
Weather and Natural Disasters
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2016
391 kr
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Our planet experiences many different kinds of weather, and sometimes it can be extreme. This book looks at all sorts of weather, including devastating natural disasters such as hurricanes, droughts, and blizzards. Readers will learn about the positive and negative effects of weather and how to stay safe during a natural disaster. This book was designed to support the elementary earth science curricula and STEM topics are covered throughout. Rich, accessible text and full-color photographs of these incredible weather events will keep readers on the edge of their seat.
Really Strange Amphibians
AvMelissa Raé Shofner
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
252 kr
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A Trip to the Community Garden
AvMelissa Raé Shofner
Häftad, Engelska
226 kr
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Really Strange Amphibians
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2016
408 kr
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Amphibians are cool, diverse, and really, really strange. This high-interest title explores the strangest amphibians on the planet. Readers will learn about the Chinese giant salamander, legless salamanders, olms, and more. This text was written to support elementary science curricula, and explores important topics such as adaptation and survival, habitats, amphibian behavior, and more. Sidebars, colorful photographs, and engaging text show readers just how strange amphibians can be.
Trip to the Community Garden
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2016
384 kr
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Growing food in a community garden is a great idea, and lots of communities have them. When the fruits and vegetables are ready, everyone gets to take some home. This book will teach young readers about working with their neighbors to grow a garden. Reluctant readers will be drawn in by the accessible text. Full-color photographs on each page help children connect with what they’re reading. Readers will be eager to pick up this book and learn about community gardens.
Hedgehogs
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2017
365 kr
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Hedgehogs are small, but they''re covered in more than 5,000 spikey spines. But don''t worry. Even though they look dangerous, hedgehogs are actually quite sweet and make great pets. This book will teach readers about what hedgehogs eat, where they live, and how to care for them as pets. Early elementary life-science topics including habitats and life cycles are discussed alongside beautiful full-color images. Readers will love the fun information found in fact boxes on each spread.
Hedgehogs
AvMelissa Raé Shofner
Inbunden, Engelska, 2017
565 kr
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Web Developer
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2017
408 kr
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Web developers build websites, but they also look at feedback from people who use websites so they can make improvements to their work. This book introduces readers to the world of web development. Readers will learn about the skills needed to work in this exciting tech career, including computational thinking and computer coding. STEM concepts addressed in the Next Generation Science Standards are supported by full-color photographs and informational diagrams. Fact boxes and sidebars provide students with more chances to learn.
Return of the Green Sea Turtle
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2017
405 kr
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Growing up to four feet in length and weighing over 300 pounds, the green sea turtle is truly a majestic creature. Sadly, shrinking habitats and exploitation have jeopardized their very existence. In this book, readers will learn what human activities have threatened the sea turtle and what must be done to save them from extinction. The text is enhanced by eye-catching images of sea turtles in their natural habitats, a timeline of the animal’s history, and sidebars with supplemental information.
Good Manners at the Playground
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2017
369 kr
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The playground is a great place to hang out with friends. Fun and games at the playground are even better when everyone uses good manners. In this book, readers will learn about taking turns on the slide, sharing snacks, and making new friends. Familiar situations and bright illustrations will keep reluctant readers interested. Age-appropriate text and a picture glossary foster reading comprehension skills. Young listeners and early readers will want to use their new manners on the playground right away.
Buenos modales en el parque / Good Manners at the Playground
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2017
369 kr
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The playground is a great place to hang out with friends. Fun and games at the playground are even better when everyone uses good manners. In this book, readers will learn about taking turns on the slide, sharing snacks, and making new friends. Familiar situations and bright illustrations will keep reluctant readers interested. Age-appropriate text and a picture glossary foster reading comprehension skills. Young listeners and early readers will want to use their new manners on the playground right away.
Hiding with Colors and Shapes
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2017
369 kr
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The leaf-tailed gecko uses the color and patterns on its body to conceal itself from predators. Its body mimics the leaves of the trees in which it lives. Many predators use camouflage to sneak up on their prey. This book explores the many different animals that employ camouflage and how this incredible adaptation has developed over time.
What Happens When My Parent Dies?
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2018
369 kr
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The death of a parent isn''t easy for a person of any age. Children, who do not yet fully understand death, may have an exceptionally hard time when their parent passes away. This book touches on many of the emotions that a child might feel during this difficult time, including grief, guilt, and fear, and offers advice on how to talk about these feelings. Some of the changes that may occur in a child''s life after the death of a parent are also discussed.
Why Do My Parents Fight?
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2018
369 kr
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There are many reasons adults get into disagreements. It may be difficult to understand some of these reasons, and it''s important for children to know that they aren''t one of them. In this book, readers will find answers to some of their questions about why their parents fight. Readers will also find advice about what to do when their parents fight and suggestions regarding the people they can talk to about their thoughts and feelings if they find themselves in the middle of a difficult situation.
Tina Fey
Queen of Comedy
AvLauri S. Friedman,Melissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2016
599 kr
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Tina Fey, one of the most prominent women in comedy, is well known for her work on shows such as Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. As a writer and actress, she has changed the way people see female comedians and altered the “boys club” mentality that characterized the working environment of Saturday Night Live. Readers are presented with fascinating details about Fey’s life, from the childhood experiences that inspired Mean Girls to her rise to stardom. This engaging text is enhanced with full-color photographs, detailed sidebars, and a comprehensive timeline.
Giant Huntsman Spiders
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2017
354 kr
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If a spider has “giant” in its name, it’s bound to terrorize people of all ages. These large arachnids are the world’s largest spider by leg span. What’s more—they don’t build webs! Instead, they hunt down their prey like so many other predators. Through full-color photographs of these dazzling creatures and engaging text, readers explore the world of the giant huntsman to learn how and where they live, and just how large these monster creatures can grow.
Sea Horses
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2017
354 kr
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The sea horse is commonly included in the menagerie of many aquariums and animated fish movies, so most readers can recognize their distinctive shape easily. But what do they really know about the sea horse? This book provides the perfect opportunity to dive into the wonderful world of the sea horse, that peculiar fish we’ve all come to recognize. Using incredible, full-color photographs and understandable, curriculum-based text, this book plunges readers into the strange world and life cycle of the sea horse, exposing them to lessons in biology, ecosystems, reproduction, and more along the way!
Gareth's Guide to Unearthing a Dinosaur
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2017
432 kr
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Paleontology is one of the most intriguing careers for those who have a passion for prehistoric life—or just dinosaurs! While we get to see the fruits of a successful excavation at museums, it’s extremely challenging to locate fossils, unearth them, and identify the remains. In this remarkable book, future fossil hunters will discover how paleontologists do what they do—and learn about opportunities for getting started early on this awesome profession. Fun infographics, interesting fact boxes, and captivating sidebars abound in this beautifully designed volume, which supports the elementary science curriculum.
Hazardous Trash
AvMelissa Raé Shofner
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
251 kr
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Hazardous Trash
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2017
409 kr
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People have accumulated a frightening and environmentally devastating amount of garbage—even in outer space! This book rips from the headlines the powerful stories of some of the world’s worst dumps, including Mumbai in India, Dandora in Kenya, and more. Fact boxes chronicle the legal changes made—and not made—in each place with regard to waste management. Statistics presented in sidebars on each spread illuminate the problem for readers using frighteningly true numbers. This book reinforces lessons on recycling, littering, and community activism, and concludes with instructions on how to help with Earth’s garbage problem.
Native American Food: From Salmon to Succotash
AvMelissa Raé Shofner
Inbunden, Engelska, 2017
420 kr
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Native American Food: From Salmon to Succotash
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2017
393 kr
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Native Americans hunted, fished, farmed, gathered, and raised animals for food. Depending on where they lived, this meant one tribe’s diet could be vastly different from another tribe’s. Food is always an attention-grabbing topic, and readers will find this book especially interesting as they learn about the culinary dishes and traditions of a variety of peoples across America. Fact boxes offer additional information and contribute to the eye-catching layout.
Modern Nerd's Guide to Robot Battles
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2017
413 kr
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Robot battling is one of the hottest hobbies out there, with dedicated television shows, international stars, and crazy, freaky, metal creations. Now, the inside scoop on the wild world of robot battling is available to budding enthusiasts everywhere. Filled with insider know-how, action-packed graphics, and dynamic color photographs, this volume guides readers through this imaginative world of automated competition. The exciting yet accessible language inspires and engages with every turn of the page, ensuring this book will be a hit in any collection.
Bullet Ants Sting!
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2017
354 kr
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Ouch! Bullet ants cause a sting that actually hurts like a gunshot. If that is not scary enough, these feisty ants can live in a colony of 3,000. Full-color photographs show off in vivid detail how these insects live, with maps and other amazing graphics to wow every one of your readers. Readers get to explore the science of why the sting hurts so much and why it lasts for hours.
Oops! It's Dynamite!
AvMelissa Raé Shofner
Inbunden, Engelska, 2019
393 kr
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Oops! It's Dynamite!
AvMelissa Rae Shofner
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2019
410 kr
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Boom! Dynamite can blast away mountainsides and bring down buildings. This powerful explosive was discovered over 150 years ago, but it wasn''t always safe to use. That''s because dynamite contains nitroglycerin, a very dangerous explosive. In the late 1860s, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel accidentally invented dynamite while he was working on a way to make nitroglycerin safer to handle. This book takes an in-depth look at the science behind dynamite, as well as its role in the past, present, and future of demolition. Readers will have a blast learning about this explosive discovery.

Melissa Rae Shofner – författare

Crocodiles Lived with the Dinosaurs!

Earthquake-Proof Buildings

Great Lakes Shipwrecks

Los naufragios de los Grandes Lagos (Great Lakes Shipwrecks)

Weather and Natural Disasters

Really Strange Amphibians

A Trip to the Community Garden

Really Strange Amphibians

Trip to the Community Garden

Hedgehogs

Hedgehogs

Web Developer

Return of the Green Sea Turtle

Good Manners at the Playground

Buenos modales en el parque / Good Manners at the Playground

Hiding with Colors and Shapes

What Happens When My Parent Dies?

Why Do My Parents Fight?

Tina Fey

Giant Huntsman Spiders

Sea Horses

Gareth's Guide to Unearthing a Dinosaur

Hazardous Trash

Hazardous Trash

Native American Food: From Salmon to Succotash

Native American Food: From Salmon to Succotash

Modern Nerd's Guide to Robot Battles

Bullet Ants Sting!

Oops! It's Dynamite!

Oops! It's Dynamite!